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Strands #898 Answers – August 18, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #898, Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Fool me once ...”.

OBCHUP
OZMADE
ELARIN
SIBLWK
LMDADE
EATOVI
KBAOEC
LINHED

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Strands #898 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 9 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B________ · B___ · D______ · D___ · H_______ · M______
Hint 4: the spangram
CHARLATAN

Strands #898 answers

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Spangram: CHARLATAN

Theme words: BAMBOOZLE, BILK, DECEIVE, DUPE, HOODWINK, MISLEAD

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for August 18, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #898 is CHARLATAN.

What are the Strands answers for August 18, 2026?

BAMBOOZLE, BILK, DECEIVE, DUPE, HOODWINK, MISLEAD, with the spangram CHARLATAN.